Opioid Taper Decision Tool: A VA Clinician's Guide
Assists primary care providers in determining if an opioid taper is necessary for a specific patient, in performing the taper, and in providing followup and support during the taper.
Tools are available for public use without current copyright or licensing restrictions, primarily published by Federal, State, or local governments.
Integrated behavioral health screening that assesses patients for risky substance use behaviors and tracks actions related to brief intervention and referral
Gives a sample naloxone prescription program reporting form to be entered into the patient record or chart or given to the primary care provider.
Provides a general overview of the principles that characterize effective treatment for drug addiction and can be used to introduce staff and patients to this topic.